The three days consultation workshop on the development of Solomon Islands National Drought Policy begins today. The workshop aims to establish an effective National Policy.
The Solomon Islands National U20 boys are looking forward to another tough action against Cook Islands in their second match of the Oceania U20 World Cup Qualifier tomorrow in Vanuatu. Tomorrow’s match will be the first Group B match before Tahiti takes on the All Whites in the afternoon.
French Polynesia (Tahiti) has offered to help Solomon Islands develop its tourism industry. It also proposes potential areas for wider Pacific regional cooperation in airline services and restrictive fishing limits.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has said Pacific Islands nations have a duty as closest neighbours to West Papua to address issues of concern to West Papua.
A bilateral security arrangement through which annual security discussions could be held is being proposed by Australia for Solomon Islands. As part of its post-RAMSI bilateral arrangement, Australia is looking forward to having an annual security dialogue with Solomon Islands.
A trial was adjourned for a businessman charged with unlawful possession of beche-de-mer. Dr. Reginald Apia whose trial was set for today will stand trial Monday next week. Mr. Apia is charged with possession of beche-de-mer for export contrary to the Fisheries Act of 2009.
Discussions have progressed between the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and Papua New Guinea Police regarding security at their common border. Police Commissioner Prendergast revealed in his recent weekly media conference in Honiara.
One of the country’s prominent leaders Sir Nathaniel Waena has warned, Solomon Islands is controlled by foreign influence. Sir Waena told SIBC News, foreigners came into the country to drive several sectors into their own interest.
Solomon Islands Acting Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga has sent greetings to the Government and People of Malaysia on the Occasion of its 59th Independence Anniversary celebrations.
The Pacific Coalition on West Papua (PCWP) is gaining momentum with the addition of two new members and the confirmation of the membership of two other parties who indicated their profound support for the initiative since its introduction in Honiara, Solomon Islands in July this year.
Taro, the provincial capital of Choiseul province is constantly experiencing hiccups with its only generator, sparking complaints about a proper electricity establishment.
The Participating Police Force (PPF) has a new Commander. He is Commander John Tanti. Mr. Tanti has been serving with the Australian Federal Police and previously with the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat as an Advisor on Law Enforcement Security matters and having run other commands in aviation…
A consultation workshop for the development of Solomon Islands National Drought Policy is set to start tomorrow in Honiara. Organised by the department of Meteorology, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology Services in collaboration with the World…
A major innovation for the University of the South Pacific (USP) Solomon Islands Campus for 2017 is to provide a tablet computer to every first-year degree student who enrols at the campus.
The Oceania Futsal maestro ‘Kurukuru’ anticipate an arranged international friendly against the world’s favourites Brazil, coming Tuesday. The local side has been dreaming of this important leg of their preparation ahead of the 2016 FIFA Fustal World Cup Tournament in Colombia.
Two newly commissioned 100 Kilowatts gen sets installed at Tulagi, Central Province, is making a significant difference in the lives of the provincial town’s residence. Power output has increased immensely supplying the entire township.
A concerned parent of White River Community High School in Honiara has raised concerns over the absence of parents-teachers association meetings an important process in school development. Benny Matthew told SIBC News, the last meeting was held two years ago.
Gella Islands in Central Islands Province has yesterday elected its new Paramount Chief – he is Hon. Bartholomew Parapolo. Hon. Parapolo was nominated alongside Reverend John Talisi for the post.
Australia’s bilateral package to Solomon Islands after the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) leaves next June is in its design stage.
Current Chair of the 10th Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders’ Meeting (PICLM), Prime Minister Peter O’Neill of Papua New Guinea has urged the Pacific Community to explore the ‘great opportunities’ at hand in the ‘Pacific Century.’ The PICLM Chair made the plea when speaking at a dinner hosted by…
